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Beans and Greens Sauté
Makes 6 servings Prepare this savory sauté in a cast-iron skillet right on a grill alongside other items, or make it ahead of time on the stovetop to serve with bread or other proteins. If you can’t find beet greens, substitute spinach, kale, escarole, collard greens, or turnip greens. Ingredients […]
Black Bean and Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini
Makes 4 servings Quinoa is a great base for a stuffing, which you can use in zucchini, like we do here, or other veggies like portobello mushrooms, acorn squash, or bell peppers. Substitute any bean for black beans, or even shredded cooked chicken. Ingredients 4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise 5 […]
Black Bean Cakes With Tomato Salsa
Makes 4 servings Plant-forward recipes aren’t always vegetarian, but they may use flavorful meats in a supporting role, just like the chorizo in these black bean cakes. For a full vegetarian version, leave out the chorizo and add 1/2 teaspoon (or more, to taste) of chile powder for a little […]
Blended Veggie and Turkey Meatloaf
Makes 6 to 8 portions This may have more steps than your typical meatloaf, but it’s worth it! Plus, you can cook the entire vegetable portion of this recipe a few days ahead of time (or weeks–freeze it!). We tried baking the meatloaf in a traditional loaf pan, but we […]
Bruschetta with Eggplant Relish and Ricotta Salata Cheese
Yields 8 portions Ingredients 3 lb eggplant, peeled, cut into 1/2-in cubes 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus as needed 3/4 cups minced onions 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use 1/2 cup (2 stalks) small-dice celery 1 1/2 cups tomato purée 1/2 cup pitted green olives, diced […]
Caramelized Sweet Potatoes with Pine Nuts and Currants
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a hearty side dish for simple roasted chicken or a pork loin, or serve it on its own alongside a green salad or some crusty bread. Substitute yellow or red onion for the shallots and raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries for the […]
Carpaccio? Pass the Radishes!
Obviously, we love cooking. At the CIA, it’s in our shared DNA to boil, braise, baste, and bake. But when it comes to realizing the full potential of our ingredients, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, raw is sometimes the answer. If you’ve been to a grocery store or farmers’ market […]
CARROT-TOP PESTO
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Cauliflower Almond Soup
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons almond oil 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced (about 1½ cups) 1 small head cauliflower separated into florets (about 4 cups) 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black […]
Cavatelli with Mushrooms and Ramps
Makes 5 servings For a supremely springtime dish, the mushrooms in this recipe would be chanterelles, but they can be expensive and are typically only available in the spring. A good substitution would be shiitake mushrooms. As for the ramps—wild, leafy, scallion-like vegetables—they are seasonal and you might actually find […]
Celeriac and Potato Purée
Makes 6 Servings